Racing & Sports expert selections.

RACE 1 - REBELIOUS RED (6) showed speed on debut to race handy and boxed on well for second at Coffs Harbour in an 805m scamper. Better for it, well drawn and should go well. Looks his race. UNCLE MOONLIGHT (3) disappointed when resuming at Taree but did run well on wet ground in first two starts so improvement wouldn't shock. STARZZABORN (13) on debut from the Lees yard and stablemate BOMBINATE (5) are worth keeping safe.

RACE 2 - SIR TOM (2) is a consistent type who is worth another chance after beaten as favourite at Muswellbrook. Good chance in a weakened field. QUEEN CALANTHE (8) can be thereabouts with a bit of luck from a tricky barrier. A watch on TORENDOSETTA (13) on debut for top stable off a nice barrier trial win. ADDICTIVE PRINCESS (10) could also show up fresh and KAYZ TIME (12) has claims.

RACE 3 - MAGIC SHANNON (11) is very close to a breakthrough win and while beaten favourite at Port Macquarie last time she stayed on well and there's less depth here. Good chance. KUSHOMA (1) steps up in trip now after three runs back at 1000m and worked home well last time out. Capable of showing up. ZOONA THAN LATER (4) is a 31 start maiden but is racing well of late and if he doesn't win he'll be around the money again. CRASHMYPLAZA (5) and REBEL ONE (2) are among the each-way chances.

RACE 4 - SHE'S GOT TEETH (9) was a beaten favourite last time but did jump sharply in trip so not disgraced to go down narrowly. Fitter for it and chance to atone. CASSIE'S LAD (4) led and tried hard when runner-up in a small field over this track and distance last start. Can be in the finish again. CATS QUARTERS (10) comes off a win on a heavy track and if she can handle the step up in trip she could go on with it. FIGHTING MAGNUS (1) and TIWI GIRL (2) are coming off wins and can be included.

RACE 5 - NOT MY PROBLEM (7) was beaten as favourite at Port Macquarie third-up on a heavy track but not by far and she wouldn't have to improve a lot to go very close. WING NUT (5) is another not far off a win after abnother placing at this track. Up to a mile and has to be considered. THE BENTLEY (2) has placed in five of 10 and gave a good sight when leading and holding third last time. Yet to see a heavy track and that's the query. MR CROWNING MOMENT (4) has an each-way chance and FIGHTING DANCER (11) is a place hope.

RACE 6 - NAY PEE CEE (4) was a nice winner at Kempsey before a narrow defeat at the same track last month. Handles all ground and drawn well so take some beating. NO TACKLE (5) is close to a win after two runs back with a nice third here last week. One of the main chances. TALMA I LOVE HER (6) could place fresh. Typically takes a run and one to look out for second up but certainly respect her talent at this level. DECEMBER SKY (8) can be best of the rest.

RACE 7 - SO BE INSPIRED (11) wasn't fancied by the market on debut but never worried with an all the way win. Fitter for it and sure to be in this for a long way. ONCE A LADY (7) won here two back then backed it up with a narrow victory at Port Macquarie on a soft track. Hard to leave out. WANDJAD (4) failed in a Highway before a spell but won twice on wet tracks here and at Taree so could easily find form. CATCHY TUNES (1) will be thereabouts and NAZARE'S IMPACT (9) has won in the wet and can improve.

RACE 8 - LAUNCH SEQUENCE (7) broke through in impressive fashion wnning at Port Macquarie as an odds-on favourite. Will be on speed again and sure to take some beating. HIGHLY TEMPTED (6) resumed with an even effort at Port Macquarie and rising in distance looks in his favour. One of the chances. TOY STORY (3) was a popular winner when resuming from a spell and can only be fitter for it. Just needs some luck to be in the finish. OTIUM (8) can run well fresh in the wet and ORSUM (5) is among the each-way hopes.